Shareef Adbur-rahim

The Orlando Sentinel Star of the Week

Vancouver forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim, in just his second season, is emerging as one of the NBA's top players and the obvious leader of the expansion Grizzlies.

Adbur-Rahim, 20, played only one year at the University of California before entering the NBA draft. He was named to the NBA's all-rookie team after averaging a team-high 18.7 points last season.

He is averaging 21.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists, showing his versatility and leading the Grizzlies to a surprising seven victories in November. They didn't win their seventh game last season until Jan. 8.